Amendola's name has been "floated" in trade discussions, "NFL teams" told Bleacher Report's Dan Pompei. If Amendola cannot be traded, there's "speculation" he could be released by the Patriots.

Amendola signed a five-year, $28.5 million contract last offseason that was only guaranteed for two years. If the Patriots cut Amendola before March 11 at 4 p.m., they could free up $2.88 million in salary cap room by making him a June 2 designation. If the Patriots trade Amendola, it would cost them $645,000 in cap room.

Amendola caught 54 passes for 633 yards and two touchdowns in 12 games in 2013. He took a backseat to Julian Edelman as a starting wide receiver. Edelman, who's a free agent, caught 105 passes for 1,056 yards with six touchdowns. Edelman was also more productive in the postseason.